Explore the Lederman Science Education Center! This expanded
workshop includes "all the fixin's" to create an exploration-based
teaching unit on particle physics. Classroom experiments and demonstrations
will make up the majority of the activities during your visit,
with a special emphasis on the science demonstrated by the huge
(Fermilab scale) Interactive Teaching/Learning Stations. Background
information as well as a student and teacher workbook will be
provided to all participants.

After this workshop, teachers and their students will be able
to schedule a Quarks to Quasars field trip to the Lederman Science
Education Center and see how high-energy science is pushing our
limits of understanding into new uncharted areas.

Instructors: Robert Grimm, Fremd High School and Barbara Romack,
Kaneland Elementary School

Fee: $80/teacher. One semester hour of graduate credit may
be arranged.

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Particles and Prairies

Grades 6 - 8

August 12, 13, 14 and 15, 1997

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Particles and Prairies provides a close, hands-on look at the
abiotic and biotic aspects of the prairie, the savannah and the
aquatic environments of Fermilab. Teachers attending this workshop
will learn how to use standard ecological measurement techniques
and biological principles to teach their students how to assess
and compare different habitats. Background information on the
natural areas of Fermilab and indigenous species will also be
provided. After attending this workshop, teachers will be able
to schedule field trips to the Lederman Science Education Center
for their students. During these visits, teachers will lead their
students in both lab and field activities from the Particles and
Prairies curriculum. Be prepared to spend much of the workshop
out of doors.

Instructors: Patricia Franzen, Madison Junior High School &
Richard Billings, Glenbard West High School

Fee: $100/teacher. Two semester hours of graduate credit may
be arranged.

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From Beneath the Ashes

Grades 3 - 5

August 4 and 5, 1997

8:30 am - 5:00 pm or

August 7 and 8, 1997

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

This workshop will introduce you to a 10-day integrated teaching
unit about the prairie. You will receive the instructional unit
including transparencies, videotape, audio-tape and supporting
materials. This unit of study will allow you to share the prairie
with your students in such a way that it will truly come to life.
You will be able to teach a whole language learning experience
using alternative student assessment to determine mastery of concepts.
This unit works well with cooperative grouping or with a more
traditional approach. Imagine walking into a room filled with
three-dimensional plants, animals (bison, insects and birds) while
listening to the sounds of the prairie. The culminating activity
could be a half-day field trip to the Lederman Science Center
at Fermilab to explore an actual prairie, forest and live bison
herd. Be prepared to spend most of the workshop out of doors.

Fee: $80.00/teacher. One semester hour of graduate credit may
be arranged.

To register, please fill out this form and mail it with your
payment.

Questions? Call (630) 840-5588

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Beauty and Charm

Grades 6 - 9

August 21 and 22, 1997

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Beauty and Charm, an introduction to Particle Physics, is a
series of simple hands-on experiments which portray concepts such
as "Studying things You Can't See," "Using Motion
to Find What You Can't See," and "Seeing the Unseen."
The purpose of the unit is to provide an experience which will
broaden and enrich attitudes and develop an appreciation for physics
and the work carried out at Fermilab. Teachers attend a workshop,
teach the unit to their students and then may bring their students
to Fermilab for a special guided tour which includes a Q &
A session with a scientist.

In the Beauty and Charm workshop, teachers have the opportunity
to learn by doing most activities contained in the unit. Helpful
ideas, additional materials and suggestions will be introduced
by the workshop instructors.

Instructors: James Cox, Hinsdale Junior High School and Robin
Dombeck, Brookfield Zoo

Fee: $80/teacher. One semester hour of graduate credit may
be arranged.

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LMC Role in Student Research

Grades K - 12

August 12 and 13, 1997

or

August 19 and 20, 1997

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Participants will review and apply the theoretical and practical
considerations in teaching information skills within the context
of the content areas and the electronic environment.

Participants will learn how others have applied several learning
models using resources from print to online. You'll work in groups
to develop a sample teaching unit which can be your model to collaborate
and coordinate resources and skills. During the planning, participants
will evaluate and explore multimedia and online resources. Finally
you'll discuss what it takes to implement such a model.

Instructor: Susan Dahl, Fermilab Lederman Science Center

Fee: $85/participant. One semester hour of graduate credit
may be arranged.